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This opportunity is open to all interested candidates. 

OVERVIEW:
San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for leaders who care deeply for students, inspire passion in their coworkers through collaborative leadership, and are committed to the communities in which they serve. The District seeks leaders who are committed to educational equity and work to create access and opportunity for our students furthest from education justice. The District is seeking candidates for Food Services Compliance and Operations Administrator position to support assigned schools/area and other programs.

The Food Services Compliance and Operations Administrator will plan, organize, control, and direct financial and business operations of the District’s food service program; develop, implement, coordinate, and monitor new operations and program changes; serve as the program’s responsible representative for Federal and State program compliance; direct, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

• Working location is based out of the Food and Nutrition Services Department -  6735 Gifford Way San Diego CA 92111-6509, California 
• Scheduled for 12 months / 248 days per year
• Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents

 REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. [Duties may vary from site to site.] This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.)
E = Essential Functions

• Plan, organize, control, direct, and lead the program-wide system of accountability, budget, and financial administration; in partnership with the Director, Food Services Department, develop and implement long and short-term programs and activities designed to develop food service programs and activities. E
• Develop, prepare, and manage the Food and Nutrition Services Department preliminary annual budget; monitor expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility and cost-effectiveness; collaborate with the Finance department to track and analyze financial data related to food service operations. E
• Provide technical expertise, information, and guidance to the Director, Food Services Department regarding assigned functions; lead and oversee the formulation and development of policies, procedures, programs, and special projects; advise the Director, Food Services Department of unusual trends or problems and recommend appropriate corrective action. E
• Provide leadership in assessing program integrated technology needs; plan, organize, control, and direct the selection and implementation of the department-wide information technology initiatives, systems, and operations to improve efficiency and productivity. E
• Oversee all activities related to food service and nutrition grants, including researching funding and grant opportunities, manage grant applications and deadlines, track results/manage and document costs, complete timely grant activity reporting, and ensure internal controls are compliant with all grant requirements. E
• Serve as the Director, Food Services Department in the absence of the Director including supervision, audit, and monitoring of departmental functions, as needed. E
• Assist in the development and monitoring of business plans, key performance indicators, economic trends, and resource management strategies to identify areas of inefficiency; make recommendations, develop and lead action plans; lead training efforts related to program financial operations and cash control. E
• Develop and oversee contracts with outside agencies. E
• Assist in the administration of the District’s food service and special feeding programs; coordinate and implement new feeding operations, program changes, and related service; plan and direct the implementation of summer feeding program operations. E
• Coordinate and lead implementation of regulatory changes and departmental participation in governmental projects. E
• Represent the Food and Nutrition Services Department with school and civic groups, regulatory agencies, and other public agencies. E
• Direct the preparation and maintenance of detailed records of department functions and activities. E
• Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files related to assigned activities and personnel. E
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable provisions of the District auditing activities of the department. E
• Communicate with other administrators, personnel, and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information; develop policies and procedures to encourage effective and efficient management controls. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in institutional management, foods and nutrition, business administration or a related field and five (5) years of responsible management or supervisory experience. Master's degree is preferred.

APPLICATION PROCESS
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all supplemental application questions.

• Online employment application
  • A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments,  current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and supplemental questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
  • Paper applications are not accepted.  
• Answer all supplemental questions
  • The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. 
• Attach required documents (PDF format recommended)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Resume
    • Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments. 
    • A resume is to be attached, but does NOT substitute for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
  • Letters of Recommendation / Professional References.
• Additional documents (optional)
  
  • Additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application.

San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For more information about equity in employment, contact:

• Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico:  (619) 725-7225,erico1@sandi.net 
• Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward:  (619) 725-7225,award2@sandi.net 
• 504 Coordinator Eri Nall:  (619) 344-6420,enall@sandi.net